Christian college professors Matt Parks and David Corbin explore the ideas behind today's headlines.
Part 1 (0:59): Headlines - We discuss the conservative case for and against voting for Donald Trump as featured in a National Review symposium and an essay by Pastor John Piper. Links: Andrew McCarthy for Donald Trump; Ramesh Ponnuru against Donald Trump; Charles C.W. Cooke: undecided; John Piper on character and policy; the Massachusetts Body of Liberties.
Part 2 (31:10): Required Reading - We consider the character of Donald Trump in light of the ancient teaching of Xenophon on the tyrant’s search for peace and happiness. Links: Xenophon’s Hiero.
Part 2 (40:57): Open the Grade Book - We grade the performances of Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the second presidential debate.
Part 3 (48:43): Tocqueville's Crystal Ball - After six weeks of picks, Matt’s record is 18-12 and Dave’s is 10-20. This week we pick: game three of the World Series between the Dodgers and Rays (MLB), #18 Michigan at #21 Minnesota (CFB), Seattle Seahawks at Arizona Cardinals (NFL), Dallas Cowboys at Washington Football Team (NFL), and #23 North Carolina State at #14 North Carolina (CFB).
Opening and closing music is from the beginning of "Happy Life" by Ryan Andersen from his 2018 album, Americana volume 1. Available here. Licensed by Creative Commons.
Matt Parks is an Associate Professor of Politics at The King’s College in New York City. David Corbin is a Professor of Politics and the Vice President of Academic Affairs at Providence Christian College in Pasadena, California. All views expressed in this podcast are their own.
